Originally posted by LazerLordz:
I understand where you are coming from, but the use of National
Service enlistment at 18 to hold back individuals who wish to leave
this place(thus not enjoying any future benefits as a resident of
Singapore), is skating closer to involuntary restrainment.Not
everyone who wishes to leave, is rich and powerful.In fact, if you
are wealthy, chances are that your path is planned out for you
right hre, and you have no problems overcoming our high standard of
living.
Maybe we come from different perspectives and backgrounds, and I
will stick to my belief that this freedom to determine your own
life and citizenship is marginally more important from the
individual's perspective, and that the noble cause of social
equity, has to be taken care of by the State, and should not be at
expense and nor unduly infringe on the individual's right to
suffrage or renounciation.
Personally, if you choose to stay, you must serve.If you choose to
leave, you are not obliged to serve.Obligation should only come
into play when your decisions are made by your own free will as an
adult.[b]It's also the same reason why I advocate new migrants to
undergo reservist induction training, so that they know and realise
that they must defend the land which they choose to settle
in.
See, I'm not against NS.I just believe the system can do with an
overhaul, and make it much more efficient and logical.[/b]
i agree. very well worded.
